Global Family Doctor

WONCA is an unusual, yet convenient acronym comprising the first five initials of the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians.

Professor Barbara Starfield championed the value and need of strong primary health care systems worldwide. This collection emphasizes the case for primary care and includes a number of Barbara Starfield's own articles as well as other key related material.

Why you should join us at WONCA APR in Kyoto (latest news)

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One of the great enjoyments of WONCA conference may for some people be the Primary Care site visits.

Some the features of Japanese Primary Care clinics are: many of them are solo- doctor practices usually equipped with X-ray, ECG, and Ultrasound machines. They do home visits and collaborate with visiting nurses’ stations. Photo: One of the Primary Care sites - Yuge Clinic

WONCA Asia Pacific region (APR) conference in Kyoto will also provide the chance to observe Japanese medical clinics, that provide Primary Care around Kyoto and Shiga area. The Organising Committee is working on the arrangements now and will announce the details by the beginning of March. The visits will take place on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th March and reasonable additional charges will apply.

Regrettably, participants will be limited because of logistical problems.. If you are really interested in participating in the Primary Care site visit, don’t miss the opening of the registration. We hope this program will promote active international collaboration.